Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the ultimate fall treat, combining creamy cheesecake flavors with warm pumpkin spice. These bite-sized delights are perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply indulging at home. With an easy preparation process and a rich flavor profile, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Roll them in chocolate and add your favorite toppings for a festive touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 8 oz dark or white chocolate coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop out the mixture using a small cookie scoop and roll into balls.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until fully melted.
- Dip each truffle in chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
- Optionally, sprinkle crushed nuts or sprinkles on top while the chocolate is still wet.
- Let truffles cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to use flavored extracts like almond for variety. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.